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A group of people seated in a formal meeting room, some appearing attentive while others are distracted or tired.
Posted inBennington County, Government & Politics, Public Safety, Regional, Southern Vermont

Legislature approves 6 judges for new terms, including southern Vermont judge who faced heightened scrutiny

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson March 25, 2026, 6:21 pmMarch 25, 2026, 6:21 pm
A man speaks with raised hands in a formal assembly room, while people watch from the gallery and others sit at desks below a large chandelier.
Posted inEducation

Vermont Senate passes education reform bill with majority of Democrats in opposition

by Ethan Weinstein June 16, 2025, 6:03 pmJune 16, 2025, 6:03 pm
Two women stand near a column in a formal room; one holds a red notebook and speaks to the other, who looks down with a serious expression. Other people are visible in the background.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Government & Politics, Regional, Washington County

Vermont Senate looks to House language, rather than its own, on education reform package

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson May 22, 2025, 6:32 pmMay 22, 2025, 6:32 pm
A woman stands and speaks in a formal meeting room with seated attendees around her, white columns, and spherical lights in the background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Senate advances property tax rate bill, projecting an average increase of 1%

by Ethan Weinstein May 6, 2025, 5:35 pmDecember 17, 2025, 9:31 am
A man in a suit sits at a table in a meeting room with papers and office supplies. A painting hangs on the wall behind him.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Senate approves 2026 budget proposal, but legislators expect to cut spending further amid Gov. Phil Scott’s criticism

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson May 1, 2025, 6:40 pmMay 1, 2025, 6:40 pm
Four people load white crates onto a trailer near a flooded area. A partially submerged vehicle and canoe are visible in the background amid greenery.
Posted inEnvironment

Farms hit by floods, freezes would get funds for crop and other losses

by Sam Hartnett March 24, 2025, 4:26 pmJune 6, 2025, 1:35 pm
An older man in a suit speaks at a desk with several papers. A woman sits beside him, listening. There are drinks and a tablet on the table.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Government & Politics, Regional, Washington County

Senate bill would regulate use of ‘deepfakes’ in leadup to Vermont elections

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson February 6, 2025, 6:52 amFebruary 5, 2025, 9:32 pm
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Does Vermont need regional government? Flooding brings new urgency to a perennial question.

A black-and-white photo of a man. by Corey McDonald October 13, 2024, 7:59 amOctober 15, 2024, 10:22 am
Three adults dressed formally are engaged in separate discussions. The first person on the left is smiling. The middle person is gesturing with their hand. The person on the right is speaking animatedly.
Posted inAddison County, Champlain Valley, Government & Politics

In Addison Senate race, a House Democrat challenges two incumbents

by Graham Krewinghaus August 2, 2024, 1:13 pmAugust 5, 2024, 11:28 am
A group of women engaged in a professional meeting in a conference room with paintings and documents in the background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Legislature passes bill to create uniform ethical standards in local government

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson May 10, 2024, 6:55 pmNovember 11, 2024, 2:43 pm
Focused woman with glasses listening intently in a meeting, background blurred with other attendees and foreground showing lamp silhouettes.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Senate’s education funding bill makes dent in tax increase but kicks the can on big change

by Ethan Weinstein May 9, 2024, 11:21 amMay 9, 2024, 11:21 am
A man in a suit and tie speaking at a podium with microphones, gesturing with his hands in a well-lit room.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Phil Scott doubles down on Zoie Saunders’ interim appointment as education secretary

by Ethan Weinstein May 1, 2024, 5:18 pmMay 1, 2024, 6:29 pm
A woman with gray hair, wearing a black outfit and a decorative brooch, sitting attentively at a wooden desk in a formal meeting room, with two men seated behind her.
Posted inHealth

‘Provider burden’ bill passes Senate, despite last-minute effort to pump the brakes

by Peter D'Auria April 26, 2024, 6:14 pmApril 26, 2024, 6:14 pm
A woman standing and speaking at a meeting with papers in hand, while others listen.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Final Reading: Senators weigh increased reporting requirements for state contracts 

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson April 2, 2024, 6:56 pmApril 2, 2024, 6:56 pm

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